Comparison of Methods for Effective Specimen Retrieval After Colorectal Polyp Removal: Conventional Technique vs Water-Assisted Technique

Comparison of Specimen Retrieval Methods After Cold Snare Polypectomy for Colorectal Polyps: Conventional Retrieval vs Cap-Assisted Water Infusion Technique

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011818

Enrollment

300

Registered

2026-04-06

Start date

2025-05-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-14

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : This study compares two specimen retrieval methods after cold snare polypectomy for colorectal polyps =10 mm during colonoscopy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two gr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Adults aged 18 to 70 years • Patients with colorectal polyps =10 mm detected during colonoscopy and indicated for cold snare polypectomy • Patients who voluntarily provide written informed consent after receiving a full explanation of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Patients who do not provide informed consent • Patients who have not discontinued antiplatelet or anticoagulant agents according to guideline-recommended periods • Patients with acute infection, severe systemic disease, or conditions that may interfere with the procedure • Patients with psychiatric disorders or poor compliance that may affect participation or follow-up • Pregnant or potentially pregnant women • Patients deemed inappropriate for participation at the discretion of the investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Specimen retrieval time	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Specimen retrieval rate;Specimen retrieval time according to polyp size	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactJae Hyun Kim

Kosin University Gospel Hospital

kjh8517@daum.net+82-51-990-6103

Outcome results